Secretariat of Natural Resources

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Information Briefing To The Information
Technology Investment Board ITPRC
Secretariat of Natural Resources Information
Briefing to ITPRC Business Driven Technology
Investment Priorities
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What We Do

• The Secretary of Natural Resources is appointed
  by the governor as a cabinet member to uphold the
  provisions of Article 11 of the Virginia
  Constitution. The secretary is charged with
  overseeing the Commonwealth's natural and
  historic resources. Seven agencies within the
  Secretariat are committed to carrying out this
  mandate.

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Who We Are

• Department of Conservation and Recreation
  (includes Chippokes Plantation Farm Foundation)
• Mission To conserve, protect, enhance, and
  advocate the wise use of the Commonwealth's
  unique natural, historic, recreational, scenic
  and cultural resources.
• Department of Environmental Quality
• Mission The Department of Environmental Quality
  is dedicated to protecting Virginia's environment
  and promoting the health and well-being of the
  citizens of the Commonwealth. We accomplish this
  by planning and implementing environmental
  programs, and by resolving issues efficiently,
  openly, fairly and consistently.
• Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
• Mission To manage Virginia's wildlife and inland
  fish to maintain optimum populations of all
  species to serve the needs of the Commonwealth
  to provide opportunity for all to enjoy wildlife,
  inland fish, boating and related outdoor
  recreation to promote safety for persons and
  property in connection with boating, hunting and
  fishing.
• Department of Historic Resources
• Mission DHR's mission is to foster, encourage,
  and support the identification, stewardship, and
  use of Virginia's significant historic,
  architectural, archaeological and cultural
  resources.
• Marine Resources Commission
• Mission Headquartered in "Tidewater Virginia"
  for over a century, the Marine Resources
  Commission continues its responsibilities for
  balancing the needs of a growing population for
  development, commerce, and recreation, with the
  goals of resource conservation and protection in
  the marine environment.
• Museum of Natural History
• Mission To interpret Virginia's natural heritage
  within a global context in ways that are relevant
  to all citizens of the Commonwealth.
• Chippokes Plantation Farm Foundation
• Virginia Council on Indians
• Mission  To serve as the advisory board to the
  Governor on Indian Affairs in the Commonwealth,
  and to assist others in promoting causes that
  help the Indian communities reach their full
  potential.

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Who We Are
Natural Resources Agencys Budget and People
Fiscal Year 2005 Fiscal year 2006 292 Million
Budget 299.8 Million Budget
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Lines of Business
Services to Citizens
Health Homeland Security Income Security Law
Enforcement Legislative Representation Litigation
and Judicial Activities Natural
Resources Transportation Unclaimed
Property Workforce Management
Community and Social Services Consumer
Protection Correctional Activities Defense and
Virginia Security Economic Development Education E
lectoral Services Emergency and Disaster
Management Energy Environmental Management
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Lines of Business

• Mode of Delivery

Direct Services for Citizens Knowledge Creation
and Management Public Goods Creation and
Management Regulatory Compliance and
Enforcement Financial Vehicles
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• Support Delivery of Services

Controls and Oversight General Government Internal
Risk Management Legislative Relations Planning
and Resource Allocation Public Affairs Regulatory
Development Revenue Collection Revenue Generation
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• Management of Government Resources

Administration Management Financial
Management Human Resource Management Information
Technology Management Supply Chain Management
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Critical Business Issues and Priorities

• Top Critical Business Issues faced by
• the Natural Resources Agencies as a whole.
• Uphold the provisions of Article XI of the
  Virginia Constitution
• it shall be the Commonwealth's policy to protect
  its atmosphere, lands, and
• waters from pollution, impairment, or
  destruction, for the benefit, enjoyment,
• and general welfare of the people of the
  Commonwealth.
• Removal of the Commonwealths waters generally,
  and the Chesapeake Bay specifically, from the
  Environmental Protection Agencys list of
  impaired waters
• Provide for opportunities for, and enhance the
  value of, outdoor recreation in Virginia.

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Technology Investment Process

• Criteria for IT investment decisions
• Does the proposed investment align itself with
  the core business strategies of the
  Governor/Secretariat/Agency?
• Does the investment enhance the services provided
  by the Commonwealth and/or the agency?
• Can the investment realize a respectable return
  on its investment?
• Budget process.
• How does the Secretariat prioritize investments?
• Criteria above
• Available resources for investment
• Public support
• How does the Secretariat insure effective
  execution of investment strategy?
• Cabinet level monitoring
• Management buy-in
• Commitment throughout agency

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Technology Initiatives

• Secretariat Priority IT Projects
• DGIF Point of Sale Licensing
• Streamline processes
• Enhance customer service
• Reduce paperwork
• Reduce staff resource requirements

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DGIF Point of Sale System (cont)
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Technology Initiatives

• Secretariat Priority IT Projects
• VMNH Adventure Classroom
• Online resource for all Virginia citizens
• Enhance customer service
• Widen footprint of services to Commonwealth
• Benefits to SOL requirements

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VMNH Adventure Classroom (cont)
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ITPRC Agenda

• Questions Answers